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Part of Klokočské skály, Petrolejka has 10 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 5 to 9. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Route in shadow, Spare Route.

Rules

Nature conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority Nature Conservation Agency Bohemian Paradise

Climbing conditions in the Český Ráj PLA: - use public or marked paths to access the rocks and do not damage the vegetation cover - use only fixed protection and textile belay devices. - keep quiet, do not climb on wet or damp sandstone, do not disturb nesting birds - report bird nesting, wear shoes with smooth soles, or climb barefoot - do not damage or change the surface of the rocks (rope abrasion, chopping), do not remove plants and vegetation - always climb routes from below, the number of climbers in the team max. 5, do not use Top Rope - magnesium and other chemical agents are prohibited, rappel only on permanent rappel anchors - show your climbing license upon request - first ascent regime - see map polygons.

Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from 1. 11. to 31. 3., exceptions exist for specific rocks.Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP CHKO Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area)

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
  • Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
  • Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
  • Abseil only from fixed anchors.
  • Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
  • Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
  • First ascents usually need prior approval.

On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.

Parking

50.59873, 15.22205

6-
Petrolejka
Overhang (ring) into a crack and through it over the 2nd ring to a ledge. Through another… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Petrolejka
Through a crack to the right of the bivouac (knots) into a chimney and through it over a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Petrolejka
Up the wall along the honeycomb formations to the ring. From the right beyond the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Petrolejka
Through a corner to the balcony and along it to the right to the ring. Hoist up to a… Rock Climbing
5
Petrolejka
Along the route "Better late than never" to the balcony. In the corner, hoist up into the… Rock Climbing
9
Petrolejka
From the right part of the bivouac, over an overhang, up a wall and through a crack to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Petrolejka
Through a corner to a ledge and through another corner over a bolt to a balcony (belay).… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Petrolejka
From the grassy terrace, to the left of the crack, through the middle of the smooth wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Petrolejka
Up the wall into an overhanging diagonal crack, through it to the end and to the right to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Petrolejka
In the middle of the large pillar, up the wall and a sloping chimney to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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